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Lesson Idea Name: Collaborative Storytelling with Padlet

Grade Level/Content Area: 4th Grade/ language Arts

Content Standard Addressed: Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) ELA: ELA4W2. Write
informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

ISTE Technology Standard Addressed: Creative What would you like students to know and be
Communicator - 6b. Students create original able to do by the end of this lesson: Students
works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital will be able to collaborate effectively using
resources into new creations. Padlet to create a collaborative digital story,
integrating text and multimedia elements to
convey ideas and information clearly.
What is the student learning goal(s) for this lesson idea? By the end of this lesson, students will
collaboratively create a digital story using Padlet, incorporating text, images, and possibly audio, to
demonstrate their understanding of a given topic.

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating ✘ Creating

How do you plan to implement this lesson and integrate the technology? Check all that apply:

☐ Teacher-led: There is no student voice and choice in the activities. Students are guided by the
teacher's direction and expectations. Learning activities are assigned to the
student and mostly practice based.

X Student-Led: Students are given voice and choice in the activities. They may select the topic
of learning and/or determine the tool they will use to meet the learning goal. The
teacher facilitates the learning as the students direct their own learning processes.

☐ Problem-based (Real world problems) and/or Publishable: Students are solving problems
and completing projects to demonstrate their learning. Additionally, the projects can be shared
outside of the classroom. (Note: This objective could be reached by displaying the project on the
school’s morning newscast, posting the project to the classroom blog, presenting it to another
class, or publishing it via an outside source.)

Lesson idea implementation:

 Students will work in small groups to research a chosen topic related to their curriculum.
 They will then create a collaborative digital story on Padlet, incorporating text, images, and
possibly audio or video elements.
 Engagement strategies include providing choices of topics and digital tools, allowing students to
share their prior knowledge through brainstorming and discussion.
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 Authentic tasks involve creating a story that can be shared with peers or even published on the
class website or newsletter.
 Assessment will include evaluating the content, creativity, and collaboration demonstrated in the
Padlet project. This can be assessed through rubrics focusing on content quality, use of multimedia,
and teamwork.
 The lesson will conclude with students presenting their Padlet projects to the class and reflecting
on their collaborative experience.
Managing student learning:
 Padlet encourages active engagement as students actively contribute and interact with each other’s
ideas in real time.
 Time-on-task strategies include setting clear deadlines for each stage of the project and ensuring
equitable participation through structured group roles.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

 Engagement: Providing options for student choice in topic and digital tools fosters engagement.
 Representation: Using multimedia in Padlet supports diverse learners by presenting information in
multiple formats.
 Action and Expression: Students express their understanding through creating and sharing digital
stories.
Reflective Practice:
 Using Padlet allows students to collaborate in ways not possible with traditional tools, enhancing
creativity and digital literacy skills.
 I look forward to implementing the student-led aspect of this lesson, allowing students to take
ownership of their learning and showcase their creativity through technology.

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